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forced labor in Malay

buruh paksa

forced labor in Malay: buruh paksa. In English, forced labor means work which one is compelled to perform against one's will, especially in a condition of involuntary servitude as a prisoner or slave.

Malay words for forced labor

work which one is compelled to perform
buruh paksa

English meaning of forced labor

  1. noun Work which one is compelled to perform against one's will, especially in a condition of involuntary servitude as a prisoner or slave.

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Questions about forced labor in Malay

What is the meaning of forced labor in Malay?
Forced labor in Malay is buruh paksa.
Apakah maksud forced labor dalam bahasa Melayu?
Forced labor: buruh paksa.
What does forced labor mean in English?
Forced labor means work which one is compelled to perform against one's will, especially in a condition of involuntary servitude as a prisoner or slave.

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